Magdalena Luz's baptism

I can't believe I never posted  about Laney's baptism.  Back in December, Laney was baptized at St. Brendan's by Deacon Doug (same as William two years ago!).  Her Godparents are our good friends Joe and Deanna.  Laney wore the same dress that my sisters and I all wore, as well as Eliana, and her cousins Hannah and Rosie.  The day was a little hectic.  There were six kids total getting baptized that day!  But it was so beautiful to see so much love from all those people wanting God's grace on their children.  The sacrament was filled with noise and laughter!  Laney mostly slept through the ceremony.  She woke up briefly when the holy water was poured on her head, but she didn't even cry.  She just did her motorcycle stretch (what I call it when she raises both of her arms above her head and shakes her fists) and looked around.  Then she drifted off to sleep.  She must have liked becoming a Christian.

Magdalena Luz Bond, baptism day 12/4/16

Proud parents with her Godparents behind us

Baptized by water

Happy for my baby girl

Sibling snuggles

Then William wanted to be close to the action. 

Being blessed with the chrism oil.

Joe with her baptismal candle.

Welcome to the flock!

David, me and Laney with Deanna holding her son Simon (one month older than Laney) and Joe holding their daughter Theresa.  Lots of love in this picture!

And as a picture bonus:

Wild Child Claire - this is what happens when a baptism is during nap time!